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Kewpie Mayo
Rich, creamy, and umami-packed, Kewpie Mayo is Japan’s famous mayo made with egg yolks for a smoother, richer taste. Perfect for sushi, sandwiches, fries, and more!
Pro Tip: Mix Kewpie Mayo with Sriracha for a creamy, spicy dip that’s perfect for sushi, fries, or burgers.
How to Use It:
- Top sushi or sandwiches
- Stir into potato salad
- Add to ramen broth
1. Kewpie Mayo Smash Burger with Crispy Onion & Shoyu Glaze
Vibe: Umami bomb. American diner meets Japanese konbini. Perfect for date night or weekend treat-yourself vibes.
🛒 Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef (or plant-based meat)
Salt & pepper
2 brioche buns
2 tbsp Kewpie mayo
1 tsp soy sauce or shoyu
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced and pan-fried until crispy
Optional: shredded lettuce, pickles, or a slice of cheese
👩🍳 Instructions:
Shape beef into loose balls (don’t overwork), season with salt/pepper.
Heat a skillet till screaming hot, smash burgers flat and sear until crispy on both sides.
In a bowl, mix Kewpie mayo with a little soy sauce for that umami punch.
Toast your buns, then build: bun → Kewpie mayo → burger patty → crispy onion → extra mayo → top bun.
Serve with fries or pickled daikon on the side.
🍳 Why it hits: Kewpie is the flavor anchor—better than any bottled burger sauce. And it pairs ridiculously well with crispy beef and soy.
2. Spicy Kewpie Ramen Bowl (No-Broth “Maze Soba” Style)
Vibe: Late-night, no-soup-needed ramen that’s spicy, creamy, and unforgettable. This is the one you make when you want big flavor fast.
🛒 Ingredients:
1 pack ramen noodles (instant or fresh)
1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sriracha or chili crisp
1 garlic clove, grated
Optional: egg yolk, chopped scallions, nori, sesame seeds, ground pork or tofu
👩🍳 Instructions:
Cook noodles, drain, and set aside.
In your serving bowl, mix together Kewpie, soy sauce, sriracha, and garlic. Add a splash of noodle water to loosen it up.
Toss hot noodles directly into the sauce until fully coated.
Top with egg yolk (if using), scallions, sesame, and whatever protein or toppings you love.
Mix it all together before eating. Slurp optional but encouraged.
💥 Why it slaps: This dish is creamy, spicy, rich, and takes 10 minutes tops. Kewpie turns humble ramen into straight-up comfort food gold.